Guilty Plea For Nat. Mall Weapons Arrest

Man awaiting sentencing after weapons arrest.

Published December 21, 2010•Updated on December 21, 2010 at 10:15 am

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A man who forced authorities to shut down parts of the National Mall because of his suspiciously parked trailer has pleaded guilty to unregistered weapons charges related to the incident.

James Patock, 66, was in D.C. Superior Court Monday afternoon. Back on November 3, U.S. Park Police arrested him near the National Mall. According to the government’s evidence report: officers went to check out Patock’s suspicious trailer parked in front of the Air and Space Center. Fearing the possibility that the trailer contained explosives, officers shut down surrounding streets.

Although no explosives were found, officers said they did find a number of firearms in Patock’s trailer, including a revolver and two rifles and ammunition.